Head to head
Erde 193 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Erde 193 is 615kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 635kg more and is 1.41m (4.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 615kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 635kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 1.41m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 193 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 160kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 590kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 185cm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 115cm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2000kg |
Sources: Erde 193, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 193 if...
- you want one that is 615kg lighter empty
One of Erde's most popular sizes, used by campers and tradespeople who want a well-known, widely-serviced trailer with a decent load bed.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that carries 635kg more
- you want one that is 1.41m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 193 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde 193 is 615kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 635kg more and is 1.41m (4.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 193 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Erde 193 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde 193. It is 615kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Erde 193 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 635kg.
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